Jr. High Special Education Aide

Pleasanton Jr. High; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasanton ISD Pleasanton Jr. High in Pleasanton, Texas is seeking a Jr.

High Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves instructional support, student management including transfers and personal care as needed, materials preparation, record-keeping, supervising during lunch, bus and recess, and participating in staff development; starting immediately, pay ranges from $15.06 to $20.77

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom; assist with inventory and equipment care.
• Assist in keeping administrative records and reports; orient substitutes.
• Provide Personal Care services as identified in IEPs.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus and recess.

Skills

Disabilities support

Communication

Instruction following

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Jr. High Special Education Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977463
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution on higher learning*
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform the duties that are appropriate for a person funded under the ______________________________ federal program.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned
• Provide Personal Care services as identified in applicable student’s IEP

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.06 to $20.77 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Contact Information

• Kari Vickers , Principal
• Pleasanton Jr. High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]